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After some verbal sparring in the media earlier in the off-season, Martin Skrtel and Liverpool have agreed on a new contract.

It isn't immediately clear how long this deal will last but the physical Slovakian center back will be patrolling the center of the defense for Liverpool for the 2015-16 season and likely at least a couple beyond that. This is good news for Liverpool who both need the help at center back as well as not needing another player relationship deteriorating into a media battle as the Raheem Sterling relationship has. Jul 10 - 1:03 PM

Martin Skrtel has been quoted as being less than impressed with what Liverpool have offered him to extend his contract beyond it's current expiration at the end of the upcoming season.

"The contract which has been offered to me is unacceptable, so I did not sign it. I have one year left and there has been some speculation about the interest from other clubs. We will see what happens." Those are not the words of a player who sounds like he will be happy with the status quo. With Liverpool already facing a difficult summer trying to gain ground on Manchester United, Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea the prospect of losing another starter will make the job just that much harder. Jun 4 - 2:25 PM

Player availability problems are beginning to mount at Liverpool with the news that Martin Skrtel has failed in his attempt to overturn a violent conduct charge by the FA landing the defender with an automatic three-match suspension.

However the Slovakian international may yet face a further charge from the Football Association [and possible extension] following a social media post insinuating the decision was made by a bunch of clowns. With a crucial game against Arsenal at the Emirates in GW31 Liverpool will be sweating on a number of key players following their withdrawal from international duty this week. Daniel Sturridge [hip] and Adam Lallana [groin] are thought to be major doubts while Dejan Lovren [abdomen], Jordon Ibe [knee] and Simon Mignolet [ankle] are all struggling. Raheem Sterling is carrying a toe problem but should be okay however captain Steven Gerrard is unavailable following his sending off for a stamp on Ander Herrera. Mar 25 - 9:38 AM

Martin Skrtel faces a three match ban for violent conduct after an alleged stamp on David De Gea near the end of Liverpool's loss to Manchester United yesterday.

Skrtel has yet to be found guilty, so the incident is being viewed as alleged but if he is, the defender will be lost for the next three. This would have created another opportunity for Dejan Lovren to start, but he too is in the physio room with an ab problem. The Reds travel to the Emirates next after the international break so their superb road defensive form will surely be put to the test if both miss out. Mar 23 - 3:21 PM